2011 Volkswagen Jetta fuel/propulsion system problems
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwing white smoke, my local service mecanics NORTHWEST EXPRESS AUTO CARE let me know that the problem is a recall on emission need to fix but dealer don't want to do it”
filed Jan 31, 2024
“It's the transmission when the mph needle just Bob's constantly, when sometime up to 60 mph the rps stays above the three for at least 15 sec before sometimes going down others have to push the gas pedal fast to shift gears. Constant thud sound from the motor and more condensation then should be…”
filed Jul 4, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 4 | 17% |
| 2024 Jetta | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Jetta | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Jetta | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 Jetta | 9 | 14% |
| 2020 Jetta | 5 | 10% |
| 2019 Jetta | 25 | 5% |
| 2018 Jetta | 6 | 19% |
| 2017 Jetta | 29 | 18% |
| 2016 Jetta | 28 | 18% |
| 2015 Jetta | 18 | 9% |
| 2014 Jetta | 38 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.